Elizabeth Pinkerton
Middle School Library
Student ID Card Required for Entry
EPMS Library Hours*
Monday - 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Tuesday - 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Wednesday - 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Thursday - 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Friday - 8:00 am-3:30 pm
*These hours are subject to change.
LIBRARY POLICIES
Computer Use Policy
Computers are for school-related work only.
Students may print out their computer work at the library. Free for black and white. Costs for color print - ask Library Staff for assistance.
Library Book Lending Policy
Up to 3 library books can be checked out for three weeks; most books can be renewed.
Graphic novels, Manga, and comic books are 1 week checkouts and cannot be renewed.
Photo ID cards are required to check out books at the library.
Students with overdue books or fines may NOT continue to check out Library books. Payment plans are available for lost items and fines.
No fines are charged for overdue days, as long as the book is returned to the library.
Student Behavior Expectations
A picture ID card is required to enter the Library.
Be actively involved in QUIET Activity (computers, homework, reading, board games, etc.).
Electronic devices are allowed for school related activities ONLY. No cell phones.
Leave food and beverages in your backpacks.
Only four students to a table.
Use "soft" voices in the library at all times.
EPMS Library Team
Please come visit soon!
Mission and Vision
The Cosumnes Oaks High School and Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School Library is a joint library that serves students from seventh to twelfth grade. Our library provides materials and services to support the academic and general interest needs of the students, faculty and staff of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and Cosumnes Oaks High School. Specifically we endeavor:
to engage students in a life-long love of reading
to teach the information literacy skills of finding, evaluating and using a variety of resources, and citing them properly
to provide print and non-print resources that support the school curricula
to partner with teachers, school staff and parents to meet the educational needs of the students of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
INFORMATION LITERACY STANDARDS
Standard 1. Students access information.
Students will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.
Standard 2. Students evaluate information.
Students will evaluate and analyze information to determine what is appropriate to address the scope of inquiry.
Standard 3. Students use information.
Students will organize, synthesize, create, and communicate information.
Standard 4. Students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning.
Students will independently pursue information to become lifelong learners.
Works Cited
Ong, Faye, ed. Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools. California Department of Education, 2011, www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/librarystandards.pdf. Accessed 9 Sep 2013.